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Prime Minister's Office
PM expresses happiness over successful completion of 6 Years of PM-JDY
(The Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi expressed happiness over the successful completion of 6 Years of Jan Dhan Yojana. He also applauded all those who have worked tirelessly to make PM-JDY a success.
The Prime Minister said, "Today, six years ago, the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana was launched with an ambitious aim of banking the unbanked. This initiative has been a game-changer, serving as the foundation for many poverty alleviation initiatives, benefitting crores of people.
Thanks to the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana, the future of several families has become secure. A high proportion of beneficiaries are from rural areas and are women. I also applaud all those who have worked tirelessly to make PM-JDY a success."
Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation
Safai Abhiyan at Safai Vidyalaya,Gandhi Ashram by NSSO, Ahmedabad
Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation is celebrating Swachhta Pakhwada, 2023 during July 01, 2023 to July 15, 2023 under Swachh Bharat Abhiyan. The main focus of this campaign is to encourage Jan Bhagidari & awarness about the cleanliness. Regional office of Field Operations Division, NSSO, MoSPI, Ahmedabad is also celebrating this Pakhwada by promoting cleanliness. The special cleanliness awareness drive started with Two-wheeler rally from office premises located in Nava Vadaj to Safai Vidyalaya, Gandhi Ashram. Around 70 participants joined this rally.
Cleanliness Workshop in Toilet Garden and Toilet Cafe, Safai Vidyalaya: Cleanliness workshop was organised in Toilet Garden and Toilet Cafe located in Gandhi Ashram by Regional Office in association with Safai Vidyalaya on 15th July 2023. The cleanliness workshop was inaugurated by Shri S K Bhanawat, Deputy Director General & Regional Head and Shri Jayesh bhai, Managing Trustee of Safai Vidyalaya. Shri Bhanawat highlighted the importance of hygienic practices for better health and sensitized the participants about it. Shri Jayesh bhai who is also a Member of High-Powered Committee of Swachch Bharat Abhiyan of the Government of India thanked NSSO for organising the Swachchata Pakhwada in their campus which is an epicentre of Swachch Bharat Abhiyan. Shri Ajitbhai Jadav, Trustee of Safai Vidyalay welcomed the participants. The event was coordinated by Ms. Priya of Safai Vidayalya.
NSSO donated Sanitary Napkin Vending Machine to Sabarmati Kanya Chhatralaya: Smt. Varshaben, Principal of Vinay Mandir thanked Shri S K Bhanawat, Dy. Director General and NSSO for donating Sanitary Napkin Vending Machine in Sabarmati Kanya Chhatralaya and also for arranging the sponsor for refilling the Napkins and said that this noble initiative will surely help the girl students. Five saplings were also planted in Kanya Chhatralaya campus by the Trustee and senior officers of NSSO on this occasion. Smt. Bhavnaben, Rector of Kanya Chhatralaya was also present.
Cleanliness drive was also carried out in the premises of Vinay Mandir by the officials of the Regional office in association with staff and students. Around 150 participants comprising officials of FOD and school along with students participated in the drive with full vigour and enthusiasm. A rally was also organised in Sorabji Compound Area which has special significance for NSSO as it is a selected market for compilation of CPI.Various activities under Swachchata Pakhwada were also undertaken by the Sub-Regional offices located at Bhavnagar, Jamnagar, Rajkot and Surendranagar on this day. These activities were carried out under the guidance of Shri S K Bhanawat, DDG & Regional Head and Shri A J Parmar, Assistant Director of the Regional office of FOD, NSSO, Ahmedabad.
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Prime Minister's Office
PM to visit Gujarat on 23rd August
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, will visit Gujarat on 23rd August, 2018.
At a large public meeting in Jujwa village of Valsad district, the Prime Minister will witness the collective e-Gruhpravesh of beneficiaries of the Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana  – a flagship scheme of the Union Government which envisions “Housing for All.”
More than one lakh houses have been completed in the State of Gujarat. Beneficiaries of these houses will celebrate collective Gruh-Pravesh across 26 districts. At Valsad, beneficiaries from five districts of South Gujarat - namely Valsad, Navsari, Tapi, Surat and Dangs will gather. At the remaining districts, collective Gruh-Pravesh will be celebrated at the block level. Beneficiaries in these districts will be suitably connected through a video link to the main event in Valsad. A total of more than 2 lakh people are expected to be connected with the event.
At the same event, the Prime Minister will distribute certificates and employment letters etc to select beneficiaries under various development schemes, including Deen Dayal Upadhyay Grameen Kaushal Vikas Yojana, Mukhya Mantri Gramodaya Yojana and National Rural Livelihood Mission. He will distribute appointment letters and mini-ATMs to women bank correspondents. He will also address the gathering.
At Junagadh, the Prime Minister will inaugurate several development projects. These include a Government Civil Hospital at Junagadh; 13 projects of Junagadh Municipal Corporation; and a milk processing plant at Khokharda. He will also address the gathering.
The Prime Minister will deliver the Convocation Address of the Gujarat Forensic Sciences University, at Gandhinagar. He will attend a meeting of the Somnath Trust in Gandhinagar, before returning to Delhi.
Ministry of Labour & Employment
EPFO payroll data: enrolment rates increase; 3.18 lakh net new subscribers registered in May 2020 against about 1 lakh in April
New establishments registered with EPFO grow by around 72% with 8367 new establishments registering in May as compared to April
The provisional payroll data published by EPFO on 20th July, 2020 reveals that net new enrolments has started to make headway for most industry classifications in May 2020. The subscriber base has grown by 3.18 lakh new net members during May 2020, registered a whopping 218% month on month growth. Despite the lockdown, around 1 lakh net new subscribers were added to social security schemes of EPFO in April 2020. The data published comprises of all the new members who have joined during the month and whose contribution is received.
The subscriber base growth is on account of increased number of new subscribers, lower exits and higher rejoining by exited members. The new subscriber joining has increased roughly by 66 % from 1.67 lakh in April to 2.79 lakh in May 2020.In addition, the exits from EPFO subscriber base declined by nearly 20% from 2.97 lakh in April to 2.36 lakh in May 2020.
The number of members who exited and then rejoined, indicates switching of jobs by subscribers within the establishments covered by EPFO. This has also increased by approximately 19% for the month of May 2020 over April 2020, with more subscribers choosing to retain membership by transferring funds rather than opting for final settlement.
Category wise analysis of industry indicates that building & construction sector, hotels, transport; electrical, mechanical or general engineering products; education and textiles were adversely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic in the month of April 2020. Most of these sectors had registered negative enrolment for April 2020. Expert services industry classification that added almost 4 lakh members every month during pre-Covid-19 period, had added only around eighty thousand members during April 2020. Expert services predominantly consist of man power agencies, private security agencies and small contractors.
All these sectors, except education sector which is still affected due to lockdown continuing in schools and colleges, have shown positive growth for month of May 2020. Expert services have recorded a 125% month on month growth by adding around 1.8 lakh net new subscribers in May 2020.
New establishments registered with EPFO also witnessed a growth of around 72% with 8367 new establishments registering in May compared to 4853 establishments in April 2020. Similarly, in terms of establishments filing first ECR, the payroll data registered a growth of around 98% for the month of May as compared with April 2020.
EPFO manages social security funds of workers in the organised/semi organised sector in India and has more than 6 crore active members. The payroll data is provisional as updation of employee records is a continuous process and it gets updated in subsequent months.
Ministry of Steel
RINL celebrates 41st Formation Day with Tree plantation drive and other programs
The corporate entity of Visakhapatnam Steel Plant, celebrated its 41st formation day on Saturday at RINL. Addressing the RINL fraternity on the occasion at the RINL-VSP, Shri Atul Bhatt, CMD, conveyed his heartiest congratulations to all the award winners.
Shri Atul Bhatt lauded the RINL collective for taking new initiatives that led to achieving record production on various fronts, like: the best daily production of 16,250 t from any 2 blast furnaces on 20/01/2023, 2023; the best monthly production of hot metal from BF-1 and BF-2 with 108% capacity utilisation in January 23, the best monthly production of finished steel from expansion mills, crossing rated capacity for the first time, in January 23;Growth of 19% in production of finished steel from expansion mills during April-January'23, growth of 10% in production of high-end value-added Steel during Apr-Jan’23, Increase in Value Added Component of Steel to 27% of Domestic Sales during Apr-Jan’23 from 22% in CPLY and for Increase in share of TMT sales in high NSR Regions to 84% during Apr-Jan’23 from 71% in CPLY.
Shri Atul Bhatt lauded the RINL collective for producing loco and LHB wheels at international standards meeting stringent quality standards from Forged Wheels from Forged Wheel Plant in Raebareli, UP, to Indian Railways.
Shri Atul Bhatt said that due to the dedicated efforts of the RINL collective, several recognitions both at National and International levels were showered on RINL.
Earlier in the day, the celebrations started with a tree planting drive at the Central Dispatch Yard  of the Marketing Department of RINL. Shri Atul Bhatt, CMD, RINL, Directors, and CISF Commandant, members of trade unions, the steel executive union, WIPS , customers of RINL and other dignitaries planted saplings.
Later in the evening, Shri Atul Bhatt, CMD, RINL, presented 96 Jawaharlal Nehru awards to selected employees  in recognition of their outstanding performance.
The Bravery Award was received by the family members of Shri GVR Manhohar Reddy, DGM , Blast Furnace, who displayed outstanding bravery in catching a thief at Ukkunagaram township.
Shri Atul Bhatt, CMD, RINL, also presented CISF commendation awards to 21 CISF personnel for the hard work and commitment to duty exhibited by them.
The 41st Formation Day function was graced by CMD along with all directors, the Commandant, CISF, CGMs, heads of departments, senior officials, award winners with their families, representatives of SEA and WIPS, representatives of trade unions, the SC/ST association, and the OBC association.
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Ministry of Finance
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Calendar for Auction of Government of India Treasury Bills

After reviewing the cash position of the Union Government,the Government of India, in consultation with Reserve Bank of India, has decided to notify the amounts for the issuance of Treasury Bills for the quarter ending September 2020 as under:
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Notified Amount for Auction of Treasury Bills


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Date of Auction
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Date of Issue
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91 Days
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182 Days
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364 Days
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Total
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July 01, 2020
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July 02, 2020
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12,000
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13,000
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10,000
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35,000
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July 08, 2020
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July 09, 2020
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12,000
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13,000
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10,000
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35,000
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July 15, 2020
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July 16, 2020
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12,000
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13;000
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10,000
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35,000
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July 22, 2020
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July 23, 2020
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12,000
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13,000
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10,000
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35,000
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July 29, 2020
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July 30, 2020
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12,000
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13,000
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10,000
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35,000
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August 05, 2020
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August 06, 2020
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12,000
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13,000
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10,000
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35,000
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August 12, 2020
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August 13, 2020
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12,000
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13,000
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10,000
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35,000
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August 19, 2020
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August 20, 2020
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12,000
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13,000
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10,000
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35,000
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August 26, 2020
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August 27, 2020
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12,000
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13,000
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10,000
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35,000
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Sept. 02, 2020
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Sept. 03, 2020
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12,000
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13,000
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10,000
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35,000
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Sept. 09, 2020
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Sept. 10, 2020
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12,000
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13,000
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10,000
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35,000
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Sept. 16, 2020
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Sept. 17, 2020
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12,000
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13,000
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10,000
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35,000
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Sept. 23, 2020
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Sept. 24, 2020
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12,000
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13,000
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10,000
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35,000
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Total
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1,56,000
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1,69,000
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1,30,000
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4,55,000
2. The Government of India/Reserve Bank of India will continue to have the flexibility to modify the notified amount and timing for auction of Treasury Bills depending upon the requirements of the Government of India, evolving market conditions and other relevant factors. Thus, the calendar is subject to change, if circumstances so warrant including for reasons such as intervening holidays. Such changes, if any, will be communicated through regular press releases.
3. The auction of Treasury Bills will be subject to the terms and conditions specified in the General Notification No. F.4-W&M/2018 dated March27, 2018 issued by the Government of India, as amended from time to time.
Ministry of Railways
GM, ER LAYS SPECIAL EMPHASIS ON SAFETY IN RAILWAY ESTABLISHMENTS, TRAINS & IMPROVED PASSENGER AMENITIES
Kolkata, March 17, 2021
Shri Manoj Joshi, General Manager, Eastern Railway  hold a meeting through video conferencing with the Divisional Railway Managers & Principal Heads of Departments at ER Headquarters, Fairlie Place today. Shri Aneet Dulat, Additional General Manager, ER was also present in the meeting. In the meeting, issues on safety in different Railway establishments and in trains, improved freight loading and passenger amenities were deliberated upon.
Shri Joshi emphasised that fire safety and fire fighting equipments in all office establishments should be kept in place and in good working condition. All unwanted furniture, partitions etc. has to be removed forthwith from office premises. The office equipment, electrical gadgets should be properly organized and must be placed in systematic manner, he pointed out.
Shri Joshi also advised the concerned officials to further gear up safety in train running and prioritise that there will be no compromise in the safety matters and zero tolerance will be shown towards safety regulations. He also stressed upon further strengthening of the safety drives to sensitise the frontline staff.
Shri Joshi stressed upon early completion of projects in stipulated time with proper planning and execution thereof taking into consideration effective cost monitoring. He also stated that with the resumption of more long distance trains, suburban EMU services, short distance passenger trains, maintenance of punctuality of services is of paramount importance.
The GM instructed that improvement in freight loading should be given top most priority to increase Railway earning and to ensure the back end supply chain. He stressed on round the clock working and upgradation of the goods sheds. The average speed of freight trains which has already increased should be constantly monitored so that commodities can be transported to destination faster. He expressed his happiness for the fact that cumulative freight loading of the ER exceeded last year’s loading.
Lastly, Shri Joshi instructed that all passenger amenity items including early commissioning of lifts & escalators should be monitored so that Railway offers more passenger amenities. He advised the concerned officials to monitor the passenger amenity areas for creating more feel good feeling in the Railway premises.
Prime Minister's Office
PM condoles the demise of noted Assamese writer Shri Atulanada Goswami
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has expressed his condolences after the demise of noted Assamese writer Shri Atulanada Goswami Ji.
The Prime Minister tweeted;
“Saddened by the passing away of noted writer Shri Atulananda Goswami Ji. His works received great acclaim and are admired for their diversity and sensitivity. He made great efforts to popularise Assamese literature in English. Condolences to his family and admirers. Om Shanti.”
“বিশিষ্ট লেখক শ্ৰী অতুলানন্দ গোস্বামীদেৱৰ বিয়োগত মৰ্মাহত হৈছো। তেওঁৰ কৰ্মৰাজিয়ে বিপুল সমাদৰ লাভ কৰিছিল আৰু ইয়াৰ বিবিধতা আৰু সংবেদনশীলতাৰ বাবে প্ৰশংসিত হৈছিল। তেওঁ ইংৰাজীত অসমীয়া সাহিত্যক জনপ্ৰিয়কৰণৰ অৰ্থে বিশেষ প্ৰচেষ্টা গ্ৰহণ কৰিছিল। তেওঁৰ পৰিয়ালবৰ্গ আৰু অনুৰাগীসকললৈ সমবেদনা জ্ঞাপন কৰিছো। ঔম শান্তি।”
Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
Government is committed to take tough Anti-Doping measures to provide a healthy eco-system for Development of Sports: Vijay Goel
Minister of State  for Youth Affairs & Sports Shri Vijay Goel has said that the Government is committed to take tough Anti Doping measures to provide a healthy eco-system for development of sports in the country. Inaugurating a Conclave on Nutritional Supplements for sports here today to work out a doping free model, Shri Goel said, time has now come to provide safe and quality nutrition to the athletes in the wake of increasing international competition and high incidences of dope. Shri Goel said tackling the causes of doping is a priority for his Ministry. He said import and sale of sub-standard and dope-laced nutritional supplement is a cause to worry as an unsuspected athlete gets banned under the Anti-Doping Code because of use of these supplements. He said to protect the clean athlete and meet his requirement for quality supplements the convergence of various Regulatory Authorities to work out a Dope Free Model for nutritional products is a good initiative and a welcome step. He said a collaboration of NADA with FSSAI and other agencies will have far reaching impact in improving physical fitness standards in the country and help athletes in making informed choices formed which is about with cause doping free system.
Shri Vijay Goel called upon the stakeholders to create mass awareness about doping and its vicious effects on the career of athletes. He said he will personally understand the level of awareness among athletes by meeting them in different states and training camps during his visits there.
The Minister further stated that while collaboration with Australian Sports Anti Doping Authority has enabled them to adopt international practices in dope testing, resulting in a high detection rate, there also is need for strengthening preventive aspects to reduce the incidence of doping in the country. Supplements laced with prohibited substances have been found to be a major cause of doping in India. NADA has taken up the matter with Food Safety and Standards Authority due to which an advisory stand issued by them to the Food Safety Commissioners. He said, the deliberations during the conclave will provide a road map of regulatory mechanism for dope free nutritional supplements which can be consumed by athletes without fear of inadvertent doping.
Chief Executive Officer, Food Safety and Standards Authority of India  Shri Pawan Kumar Aggarwal, Eminent scientists, nutritionists, sportspersons, office bearers of sports federations, laboratory directors and regulatory authorities from various parts of the country attended the day long conclave.
Department of Space
Government says, at present there are no laws governing space tourism in the country and there are no plans to make a law specific to space tourism
Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh says, India is developing technologies and crew safety protocols required for human space flight missions
About 15 start-ups are working in the domain of offering satellite services i.e. value-added services through satellite data
Government today said that at present there are no laws governing space tourism in the country and there are no plans to make a law specific to space tourism. However, as part of ‘Gaganyaan’ mission, India is developing technologies and crew safety protocols required for human space flight missions.
In reply to a question in the Rajya Sabha today, Union Minister of State  Science & Technology; Minister of State  Earth Sciences; MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh said, ISRO is currently developing technologies for Human Rated Launch Vehicle, Orbital Module, Life Support System, Crew Escape System, Human Centric Products and Crew Recovery for Gaganyaan mission. All these technologies will act as building blocks for pursuing space tourism in future.
In another question related to private start-ups offering satellite services to global customers, Dr Jitendra Singh informed that about 15 start-ups are working in the domain of offering satellite services i.e. value-added services through satellite data. The Minister said, Indian National Space Promotion and Authorization Centre [IN-SPACe] is conducting a survey to build the capability matrix of Indian start-ups, which shall serve as the definite database for private activities in space sector.
In light of the space reforms announced by the Government in 2020, greater participation of Non-Government Entities [NGEs] is envisaged in carrying out end-to-end activities in space sector. Under these reforms, Government may consider Public Private Partnership  for advancement of space technology.
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Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Cabinet apprised of the Memorandum of Agreement between India and World Health Organisation represented by its Regional Office for South-East Asia acting through its Country Office in India
The Union Cabinet Chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has been apprised of the Memorandum of Agreement  between India and World Health Organisation represented by its Regional Office for South-East Asia acting through its Country Office in India. The MoU was signed on 13th March, 2018 at New Delhi.
The bilateral MoA shall encourage cooperation between India and WHO. This will facilitate in improving the public health status of the people in India.
Ministry of Road Transport & Highways
Shri Nitin Gadkari says the US and India have an important role to play in the post Covid 19 economic recovery
Union minister for Road Transport and Highways Shri Nitin Gadkari has said the US and India have an important role to play in the post Covid 19 economic recovery. Addressing the 17th Indo-US Economic summit he said there should be informed discussion on this subject at various levels since the recovery needs new ideas and approaches. He said anew thought process is needed and a creative agenda to view new pathways of recovery.
Shri Gadkari saida lot of importance is being given to innovation, research and technology in shaping the future of the infrastructure sector. He saidhe sincerely hopes more and more investors from the US will come and invest in roads and highway projects in India which is the gold mine for all stake holders. He said insurance fund, pension fundshave tremendous opportunity for investment in road infrastructure in India.
The Minister said it will be a win-win situation for both the countries. He said technical and financial eligibility criteria for bidders have been relaxed and project package size optimized to expedite the work.
Shri Gadkari said various models for monetization of roads involving the private sector including foreign investors have been experimented successfully.